Café de Oude Jan — Restaurant in Delft

Hidden away from the busy touristic places, with great outdoor seating and excellent views of the old church, is cafe de oude jan.

The prices are fair and the service is attentive. We had a homemade tomato soup with vegetables... Very hot so mind your tongue! The soup was served with sliced bread and a bit of butter.

We also had toasted brown bread with goatscheese and ham which was very tasty.

The pastrami sandwich, made in a typical Dutch style, was delicious. Americans might be surprised by what they are getting, as these are European style sandwiches.

The tall latte passed the spoon test for the foam and was strong but not too bitter with a hint of creamy aftertaste.

All in all very tasty food and all the dishes are named after locations in Delft that you can visit. The menu that also includes a map and some interesting historical information...

I was passing by with a friend, there was a band playing live in front of the bar. Seemed nice enough, I went inside to order a beer, "oh, you have to order with the waiter if you're sitting outside" they told me at the bar. I went outside, no waiter came, obviously. Went inside again, asked the waiter for a beer, "oh you have to wait outside, someone will come". I went outside empty handed again to listen to the music sitting on a table with my friend. Nobody came to ask for our order. We left. Why are you so unfriendly and bureaucratic towards...

Great location, especially outside on the terrace, most definitely when there is a public holiday or a local event, when there is live music. Probably one of the oldest places of the city, it is a secluded place next to the Old Church, from which the name Oude Jan derives. Friendly and attentive staff, and a good choice of...